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OUR CHEESE FACTORY, A DESTINATION WELL WORTH THE DETOUR !


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We are not the ones saying it, you are ! And hearing these words meansthe world to us because we built our cheese factory not only to promote excellent cheeses, but also to showcase the richness of our region, the Temiscouata ! Its people, artisans, local products and landscapes  ! Don’t hesitate to drop by !

Mario and Ginette

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Mario Quirion has always had an interested in the food industry. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Food science and technology from the Université Laval, his first student job was in the milk processing business for the Coopérative Agrinove in Beauceville.

Upon graduation, he worked for many years in the transformation and development of dairy products. His experience led him to become production manager at a meat processing plant. More than 15 years went by before Mario decided to make acomeback in the dairy business. His desire to become an entrepreneur inspired him to open a cheese factory in Témiscouata.

Good thing since his wife is passionate about cheese !

Combining her passion for cheese with her administrative skills Ginette Bégin joins him in the adventure and takes care of product management and marketing.

In 1999, the Fromagerie Le Détour began operations. With the help of a mentor, Mario learns the art of cheese making. Initially the business focussed on the production of fresh cheeses, before deciding to concentrate on of the production of fine cheeses. An aging room is set up in 2002 and the first soft cheese, Le Clandestin, is launched in 2004.

Since then, we have witnessed the love story between the cheese maker, its cheeses and its customers ! Many of our cheeses have won prestigious awards. The following are some of them:

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Émissaire

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Semi-soft cheese, washed rind  -  Goat’s milk

True to our goat’s milk cheeses, this Tomme is characterized by a delicate goat taste with a slightly sweet flavor. A guaranteed pleasure !

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Imposteur

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Semi-soft cheese, washed rind  -  Sheep’s milk

Requiring a minimum of four months to reach maturity our sheep’s Tomme has a sweet taste and a delicate texture that will seduce connoisseurs. It is yours to discover !

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Le P'tit-Émile

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Semi-soft interior-ripened cheese  -  Cow’s milk

For Old Cheddar cheese lovers. Only available at our cheese factory’s counter, this Cheddar, crafted according to traditional methods, will surely delight you.

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La Dame du Lac

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Soft cheese, mix rind  -  cow milk  -  Low fat

Its name remember the beautiful hemerocale emblematic flower of the city of Notre-Dame-du-Lac in Quebec, Témiscouata region.

A country image for a gourmand soft ripened cheese produce with skimmed cow milk. Under his mixed rind, developing beautiful aroma of farm, you will find an ivory paste with a delicate taste when young and a little bet more rich and typical when “à point”.

Awards


American Cheese Society

2 nd place in 2013
2 nd place in 2011
3 rd place in 2008
2 nd place in 2007

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Monterey Jack

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Firm interior-ripened cheese  -  Cow’s milk

Its semi-soft ivory body is often associated with Cheddar. Easy to serve either grated or sliced, our Monterey Jack will enhance your culinary creations. Diced, it will have kids asking for more!

Its name refers to the kind of cheese it represents. Created by our artisan cheese maker, our Monterey Jack has been on the market since we first began operations. Our Jersey milk version even made quite an impression in a competition in the United-States, where the cheese originated. Sales of this cheese are intended only for local markets.

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North American Jersey Cheese Awards 2009 :

  • Bronze medalist in the firm cheese category, single herd
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Citadelle

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Soft cheese, bloomy rind  -  goat milk

Under a bloomy rind, a pure soft white paste with subtle goat taste. Even when young, its texture is pleasant and it becomes softer and creamier with age.

Like his companion Sentinelle, the name of Citadelle remember the military context of our area. The name is also associate at a futur important recreational project on the mountain Citadelle.

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1 st place in 2009

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Douceur du Témiscouata

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Soft cheese, bloomy rind  –  cow milk

Here is our latest addition, the cream of the cream. This small cheese of about 110 grams transports us into the world of richness and creaminess. Made in very small quantities, this triple-cream has a creamy paste wrapped with a beautiful white cloud. The taste of butter nicely blends with mushroom aroma of the crust.

Its name illustrates the sweetness of life in our region, in harmony with the nature that surrounds us.


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Fleur de Brebis

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Semi-soft cheese, bloomy rind  –  ewe milk

A rare semi-soft bloomy rind from ewe milk cheese in America. The rind will develop a good mushrooms aroma. The paste, white like the snow, softer than usual soft cheese, unctuous and delicate on your tong, tastes the soft butter with a hint of French candies like berlingot.

This beautiful cheese will develop a good refreshing sensation in your mouth. A delicate delight for the connoisseur who demand the lightness, unique to soft sheep cheeses.

It will be an excellent companion to white sparkling from California or Pinot Noir from Oregon.

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Winner in 2017

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Grey Owl

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Soft cheese, ashy rind  –  goat milk

This cheese was created to replying at the american requirements about taste and texture of cheese. The name remember the legendary figure who leave on the lakeside of Témiscouata.

The Grey Owl is an irresistible goat cheese. A pure white paste and a chalky texture give a special character of this cheese. Ashy rind give a grey colour at this cheese and contrast with the predecessors. The ash is comestible and leave some marks on fingers..

In the mouth, you get a creamy texture. With its colour and texture, the Grey Owl enjoy your cheeses’ plate. You can try it with smoked salmon or ham, it’s delicious.

Awards


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Winner in 2017 - 2016 - 2015

Finalist in 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014


american cheese society

3 rd place in 2016

3 rd place in 2012

1 st place in 2011

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Le Clandestin

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Soft cheese, washed rind  –  ewe and cow milk

Its orange, soft and sticky rind in the best tradition of artisan cheese maker occasionally shows some white spots. The soft paste is dominate by the lightness of ewe milk in the beginning, becomes smoother and milky under the rind with more cow creamy taste in aging. The white paste of ewe milk will become very creamy after five weeks of affinage. The rind is salty and develop some strong aroma.

Its name remembers the historic time when the clandestine traffic between Maine and Quebec was flourishing. A legend continues through our time believing in a tunnel connecting Quebec and US. But is it a legend? It salty opening and creamy finish will pair beautifully with a Malt Whisky from Islay as a Bowmore Darkest.

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grand prix fromages canadiens

Canadian Cheese Awards

2 nd place in 2016 - Finalist in 2014


american cheese society

2 nd place in 2016 - 1 st place in 2012

3 rd place in 2009 - 2 nd place in 2008

3 rd place in 2009 - 1 st place in 2007

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Finalist in 2017

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Le Verdict d'Alexina

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Soft cheese, bloomy rind  -  cow, goat and ewe milk

In addition to associate the colors of the Acadian flag, the 3 milks reflect the complicity of parts of Maine, Madawaska and Témiscouata in the organization of the World Acadian Congress to be held in 2014.

The Verdict Alexina offers a distinctive taste through a unique blend of cow's, goat’s and ewe’s milk. Firm early, its texture becomes flowable when the cheese takes a bit of age. Our cheese is sure to please fans of the most demanding cheeses.

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World Cheese Award

2 nd place in 2016


american cheese society American Cheese Society

3 rd place in 2014


Fromage dexception

Canadian Cheese Awards

Champion in 2014

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Magie de Madawaska

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Soft cheese, washed rind  –  cow milk

His Magie name expresses the Magic of transformed the milk in curd? Yes but it’s also the contraction of the dairy’s owners name: Mario and Ginette = Magie. Madawaska is an Indian name meaning “Country of lake and River” also name of the first Seigneurerie of this region.

This wonderful cheese envelopes your taste buds. Under its orange sticky rind, this cheese is willing to show its character in a fine unctuous paste. Under mushrooms aroma, little by little, the soft and creamy paste will deliver a stronger taste to your palate and delight your taste buds. A sophisticated companion to Quebec Ice Apple Cider Neige or Frimas to be show on plateau of American cheese lovers.

Awards


american cheese society American Cheese Society

2 nd place in 2016

Finalist in 2014


Fromage dexception

Canadian Cheese Awards

Champion in 2014


grand prix fromages canadiens

Canadian cheese grand prix

Finalist in 2011

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Marquis de Témiscouata

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Soft cheese, bloomy rind  -  Jersey milk

Cream of the cream, the Marquis is a soft bloomy rind made with the rich milk of Jersey Cows lush in the Témiscouata terroir. During is weeks of affinage, it becomes covered by a beautiful white coat, his refinement is marvellous. In aging, the chalky dry original texture will become soft, creamy, almost running under the rind.

The name marquis is a short form of Mario Quirion, its cheese maker, whose early school nick-name stayed with him until today. And Témiscouata reflects the name of the terroirs where it belongs. A rich buttery cheese great for party. It will easily accept sparkling chardonnay as companion.

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grand prix fromages canadiens

Canadian cheese grand prix

Champion in 2009

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Sentinelle

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Soft cheese, washed rind  –  goat milk

Under a lovely orange rind, a pure semi-soft white paste with goatee taste and a zest of flavour from the washed rind. Even when young, its texture is pleasant and it becomes softer and creamier with age.

His name is a remembrance of the Century when the neighbour Fort Ingall, as a sentinel, was protecting the Canadian border. Today, the goat herd eats the lush grass under the Aster Scientific Station observing the Celeste movement in the galaxy.

Awards


american cheese society

American Cheese Society

2 nd place in 2013

1 st place in 2008


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Sélection CASEUS

Finalist in 2009

CHEESES THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC AND EVEN ELSEWHERE!

The cheese factory distinguishes itself with the variety of cheeses offered. Only a few cheese factories utilize three types of milk. At the Fromagerie Le Détour, we use cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milks to produce flavourful distinctive cheeses. Our renowned Grey Owl is made from 100% goat’s milk obtained from a single herd. One of our cow’s milk cheeses, the Le Marquis de Témiscouata, is also made exclusively with pure Jersey milk from a dairy farm located in the neighbouring village.

Fromagerie Le Détour’s cheeses are in considerable demand across Quebec as well as outside of the province. Our cheeses are increasingly known and appreciated in Ontario and the northeastern United-Sates, a growing market for our cheese factory. Feel free to consult our list of local merchants to find your favourite cheeses.

Better yet, take a short detour and drop by our artisanal cheese factory, in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac! Our team of fifteen employees working in production and customer service will greet you with open arms. Inside, you will find a welcoming and friendly store offering many local goods that display the talents and richness of the region!

 

OUR RETAIL OUTLETS

Our cheeses are available in most IGA and Metro stores in Quebec, as well as, Circle K in New-Brunswick. Ask for them!

If you are interested in having our products in your business, you can contact one of the following distributors:

  • Polo-Bic in Rimouski
  • Fromages CDA in Montréal
  • Aux terroirs in Montréal
  • Sélection Linda Pelletier in La Pocatière
  • Sylvain Nadeau Distribution in Edmundston

Our products are also available in numerous specialty stores near you!

Come see us!

Fromagerie Le Détour
120 Rue Commerciale, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC G0L 1X0
418-899-7000

Opening times

Monday: 8:00 to 20:00

Tuesday: 8:00 to 20:00

Wednesday: 8:00 to 20:00

Thursday: 8:00 to 20:00

Friday: 8:00 to 20:00

Saturday: 8:00 to 20:00

Sunday: 9:00 to 20:00